PRE-CONFERENCE ACADEMY

Join us for our comprehensive Pre-Conference Academies, aimed at helping you create change both personally and professionally. These intensive sessions are designed to give participants an in-depth learning experience in specific areas. They are intended to rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit as well as build capacity by inspiring you to become an agent for change.

Pre-Conference Academy sessions are either half or full-day events (3-8 hours) and include workshop materials*. Pre-registration is mandatory. Please see individual academy descriptions below for exact times. You must be registered to attend the BOOST Conference in order to attend a Pre-Conference Academy.

NOTE: You cannot register on-site for Pre-Conference Academies. The deadline to register for all Pre-Conference Academy sessions is April 15, 2021. 

You cannot switch your Pre-Conference Academy registration on-site. You may only attend the Pre-Conference Academy you registered for online.

Note: All workshop times are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

Tuesday, April 27

Promoting Safety, Inclusion, and Well-Being for LGBTQ+ Youth

Dr. Vincent Pompei, Director, Youth Well-Being Program, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Washington, D.C.

11:00AM - 3:00PM PDT
*Lunch and materials included

Although we've made some progress toward LGBTQ equality, current data reveal serious challenges faced by LGBTQ youth, including high rates of rejection, bullying, and a lack of affirming support from educators and other youth-serving professionals. This pre-conference will cover the current state of LGBTQ youth, build cultural humility, and review best-practices and resources that make a positive difference.  Interactive activities, opportunities to practices new skills, and time for small group discussion will be provided.  If you desire to become an emerging expert and a stronger advocate for safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQ youth, this pre-conference is for you.
ULA, MLA, CB, DS, PK, E, M, H

GROWTH HEARTSET® - A CULTURE OF CARING

Stu Semigran, President & Co-Founder; Bryn Drescher, Facilitator, EduCare, Van Nuys, CA

11:00AM - 5:00PM PDT
*Lunch and materials included

It has been said, “whoever our students may be, whatever subject we teach, ultimately we teach who we are.” Enjoy learning EduCare’s 8 Skills for Heartset® Education and develop a personal "Growth Heartset”. A growth heartset becomes a way of being… a way of teaching that sparks our students’ own SEL. This highly interactive session focuses on creating communities of caring from the “inside out” with connection, empathy, and love, all based on EduCare’s field-tested ACE Program that has reached nearly 50,000 students in the U.S. and internationally. Participants learn strategies of self-awareness (mindfulness), emotional self-management (or self-care), relationship building, and empathic listening and ways for developing students.

STEM Studio - TGR Foundation

David Tong, Director, TGR EDU: Create, TGR Foundation, Irvine, CA

11:00AM - 5:00PM PDT
*Lunch and materials included

DESIGN. INNOVATE. COLLABORATE. Imagine a place where creativity and innovation are paramount. Where teachers take on the role of students, delving into hands-on STEM activities. A place where inquiry-based learning leads to real-world applications. Where like-minded educators gather to collaborate and take risks. This is STEM Studio: an immersive experience in STEM education based on a transformational educational philosophy facilitated by TGR EDU: Create. Join us in this pre-conference session to explore strategies that will enhance your curricula and prepare your students for careers in STEM. 

Pre-Conference Academy contact

Do you have any questions about our Pre-Conference Academies? Please contact:

Program Coordinator
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Note: All conference workshops and events will take place in PDT. Please be sure to check your time zone so you are able to participate live.